Bring On the Peace Army
Date: March 14, 2012
Press Clip Source: Petaluma, CA Patch
Written By: Karina Ioffee
Date: March 12, 2012
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Violence has ruled our world from the beginning of time, creating vast empires, forging new nations and resolving, or at least trying to resolve, disputes.
The average American is subjected to a high dose of violence in their daily lives, too, from the news to video games, movies as well in their own homes and communities.
But it doesn’t have to be this way, says Michael Nagler, the founder of the Petaluma-based Metta Center for Nonviolence, which is working to change the culture of violence that many have come to believe is a normal part of the human experience.
You can protect civilians who are living in or fleeing violent conflict. Your contribution will transform the world's response to conflict.